Repair Grants for Heritage at Risk

Repair Grants for Heritage at Risk is a funding program aimed at supporting the repair and conservation of England's most significant historic sites that are at risk. The key details of the program are as follows:

Objectives:

• To reduce the risk faced by listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and registered parks and gardens listed on the Heritage at Risk Register.
• To fund urgent repairs or other necessary work to prevent loss or damage to important architectural, archaeological, or landscape features.
• To protect the significance of heritage sites or enable their protection through project development actions.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Individuals or organizations with legal responsibility for the repair of eligible heritage properties.
• Applicants must own the property outright or hold a full repairing lease with at least 21 years remaining, or have an agreement to acquire such a property.
• The program prioritizes sites most in need of repair where projects would not proceed without grant support.

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted to the relevant local Historic England office.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project with the local office before applying.
• The decision is typically communicated within six months of receiving a complete application, though complex projects may take longer.
• Work must not begin before a grant offer is made and accepted.
• Applications are assessed based on the necessity of the work, project execution, grant amount needed, and alignment with grant priorities.

Key Features:

• Grants cover repair and conservation of listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and registered parks and gardens.
• Includes funding for project development actions to enable repair or improved future management.
• The scheme is open indefinitely with no fixed end date.
• Focus on urgent repairs to address risk and prevent damage or loss.
• Priorities and eligibility criteria are reviewed periodically to respond to changing needs.
• Detailed guidance and application forms are available on the Historic England website.

This program is essential for preserving England's heritage by supporting critical repairs that safeguard historic sites for future generations.